Description : Specialist Economist: sub-Saharan Africa region. Company : S&P Global. Location : Pretoria, Gauteng 0157+2 locations
The Team: S&P Global Market Intelligence: sub-Saharan Africa Economics
The Impact:
Based in South Africa or sub-Saharan Africa (with a current work permit or work visa to work in South Africa), you will be reporting to the Head of Sub-Saharan Africa Economics. You will be part of a team of subject matter experts developing the forward-looking insights and analysis underpinning the sub-Saharan Africa, Insights and Analysis products and advisory, supporting clients to anticipate and manage critical business risks and leverage strategic opportunities. Our structure is evolving in line with our client needs and delivering on our business vision – enriching our output through more integrated and holistic analysis within and across regional markets and industry sectors.
What's in it for you:
If you're looking for an exciting opportunity, you'll be thrilled to know that you could join a dynamic worldwide team of economic experts! As a team member, you'd be instrumental in developing forward-looking insights and analysis for the sub-Saharan Africa Insights and Analysis products and advisory. Your work would directly support clients in anticipating and managing critical business risks and seizing regional strategic opportunities. By joining this team, you'll have the chance to work on high-impact projects, gain invaluable experience, and make a real difference to the company's success. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to take your career to the next level!
Responsibilities:
Monitor and report on economic and financial developments in assigned countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Forecast macroeconomic outcomes for these countries using S&P Global's proprietary economic models
Contribute to frequent macroeconomic outlook and risk publications. This includes both sovereign risk modelling and country risk modelling
Interact and coordinate with other global, regional, data, and analytical groups within the company to support the forecasting and research process
Participate in regular calls with colleagues and customers. Contribute to S&P conferences and client meetings through presentations and panel participation. Handle media requests
Support the firm's commercial expansion by accompanying sales representatives to client and prospect meetings
Contribute to consulting projects as required and as driven by business needs
What We're Looking For:
We value partnership, and it is crucial that you are a great team player to be successful within our organization. We reward hard work, dedication, and self-starters. We believe that no one part is more valuable than the sum of the whole; we need everyone to achieve our goals.
Bachelor or Honors degree in economics or a closely related field with rigorous economics coursework
At least 1-3 years of relevant work experience, whether in a commercial or academic setting
Having prior experience in the mining industry can be advantageous
The ability to work to deadlines and prioritize a complex workload
Excellent communication skills (written as well as verbal). Fluency in English is required; familiarity with other ethnic African languages and speaking French or Portuguese would be beneficial
A track record of producing in-depth written analyses on various macroeconomic topics in English
Work independently and regularly collaborates with colleagues across multiple time zones
Strong and demonstrable numeracy, quantitative analysis, and quality control skills
Proficiency with MS Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, is expected. Basic familiarity with EViews is preferred
Grade/Level: (relevant for internal applicants only): 8
The Location: Centurion, Cape Town or Johannesburg, South Africa
About Company Statement:
S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision-making. We provide the world's leading organizations with the correct data, connected technologies, and expertise they need to advance. As part of our team, you'll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments, and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.
S&P Global Market Intelligence partners with customers to broaden their perspective and operate confidently by bringing them leading data sources and technologies that embed insight into their daily work.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
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Job ID: 287088
Posted On: 2023-05-21
Location: South Africa
